Leadership Metro Richmond. Making connections. Making a difference.

Leadership Metro Richmond is a 29-year old leadership development and community service program that seeks to harness the shared passion of emerging and established leaders to serve the community.

After more than a quarter century of developing and connecting leaders and engaging the community by building bridges throughout the region, Leadership Metro Richmond has become synonymous with community leadership in Central Virginia.

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News & Events

Leadership Metro Richmond Appoints
Dale Cannady, '96 Acting Executive Director
 

Dale Cannady, retired regional president of SunTrust Bank brings over 30 years of organizational and community leadership experience to top LMR post.

A LMR graduate of the class of 1996, Cannady will become Acting Executive Director on July 8. The appointment marshals in the organization’s 30th anniversary and speaks to the Board’s continued dedication to providing the best in leadership development and community building for the Richmond region.

“Dale’s credibility, capacity building skills and ability to lead at the highest levels are reflective of LMR’s mission of serving the common good for the entire community. We are confident that under his leadership and direction, LMR will continue to move responsively and successfully into the future,” commented 2009-2010 Board Chair Stewart Roberson, Ed.D., '97 Hanover County’s Superintendent of Schools. “Dale will further lift both the organization and community. We are extremely grateful that LMR can capitalize on his effective style and sharply-honed values.” 

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Leadership Quest Class of 2009 Graduates!

The Leadership Quest Class of 2009 celebrated their graduation on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the University of Richmond. This graduation marks the organization's 29th class and adds 65 outstanding servant leaders to LMR's 1700 membership. Billie Winzor, '09 shares her reflections on the class experience with a poem entitled: Our Region in Motion.

LMR Directories Now Available

LMR invites members to drop by the LMR office to pick up their 2008 / 2009 directory. The LMR office is open Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30 pm. If you are unable or out of the area, please email Rai Booker: rbooker@lmronline.org
 

Leadership Metro Richmond is Going Green!

Throughout the 2008-2009 season, LMR will launch a new initiative of the paperless organization by leveraging technology to connect leaders with the best in community leadership practices, events and resources. Be sure to stay in the loop by signing up for the LMR newsletter and updating your email with the LMR office. Please email Jacque Hale @ jhale@lmronline.org with your updated information.